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2010 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE.
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 2 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 6, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 15 to 22 mpg combined. It's the best Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year we track.
One of the most reliable. 16.7× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2006
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 105 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 45K to 90K miles on the car (39 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Mercedes-Benz told dealers about
Mercedes-Benz sent dealers 86 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The starter clicks but does not crank when trying to start
- The steering is leaking in the input shaft, below the protective cap
- The engine warning light is on with stored trouble codes
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $3600–5300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
When making a left hand turn on city road, aprox 25mph the passenger headrest srs system malfunctioned and sprung open hitting passenger in back of head causing neck injury.
2010 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE owner · NHTSA complaint 10456346
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 16.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 6; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2010 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (100%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE get?
15 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 45,000 and 90,000 miles. The middle report was at 66,000 miles, from 39 complaints.
Does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE cost in fuel a year?
About $3600 to $5300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE have?
3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works